City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. In honor of all who have served, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, American Legion Post 50 Blue Island will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome and invited.
Read More »Fireworks at the Falls, 2023!
Blue Island’s annual waterfront celebration returns on July 1! Celebrate the beginning of summer with music, food, and drinks, followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the waterfalls along the Cal Sag Channel. When: The festivities begin at 4 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m. Where: Waterfall Park, intersection of Fulton St. & Irving Ave. This event is brought to …
Read More »City of Blue Island awarded urban forestry funding
The City of Blue Island was awarded a $22,460 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The funds were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program, and administered by The Morton Arboretum and the …
Read More »Celebrating Women’s History – 3rd Ward Alderman Nancy Rita
During the month of March, the City of Blue Island is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Nancy Rita, 3rd Ward Alderman in the City of Blue Island. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? I was elected in April 2011. …
Read More »Celebrating Women’s History – Employee Spotlight Jaila Cole-Clark
During the month of March, the City of Blue Island will be celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Jaila Cole-Clark, Patrol Officer with the Blue Island Police Department: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? 1 Year and 3 Months WHAT …
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